US Bridges

Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FROM28/00.90TO657 · Structure no. 000000000028503

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a from 28
CrossesHorsepen Run
Location00.30FROM28/00.90TO657
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94632, -77.42916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2009)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a from 28 over Horsepen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.